Trimethylhydroquinone
2 3 5 Trimethylhydroquinone
2 3 5 trimethylhydroquinone is a member of the class of hydroquinones that is hydroquinone substituted by methyl groups at positions 2 3 and 5 It is a member of hydroquinones and a methylbenzene.
Trimethylhydroquinone (2,3,5-trimethylhydroquinone or TMHQ) is a key organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C₉H₁₂O₂, primarily used as an essential intermediate for synthesizing vitamin E, antioxidants, and dyes.
Used as a medicine, feed, food, cosmetic additives, industrial antioxidants, polyolefin non-toxic, biodegradable stabilizer.